The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 550i (07 - 10)
€ 43,300
€ 64,900
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 2.8 FSI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
114.6
193.5
113.7
190.6
193.5 in
Length
190.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4892 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.88 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
CHVA
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
201 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.48 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 550i
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
546 mi
Range
399 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
546 mi
399 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
206.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
